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How to get fromBarranquilla to Cartagenaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Barranquilla to Cartagena by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2h 47m
    $9–26

  2. Drive 124.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barranquilla to Cartagenacar car 124.4 km
    2h 2m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barranquilla to Cartagenataxi taxi 124.4 km
    2h 2m
    $70–90

  4. Bus via Barranquilla

    1. Take the bus from Barranquilla to Cartagenabus bus Cartagena
    4h 6m
    $18–19

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barranquilla to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 117.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Barranquilla, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

Expreso Brasilia operates a bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena twice daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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